Hero: meaning, definitions and examples

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hero

 

[ หˆhษชษ™rษ™สŠ ]

Context #1 | Noun

in stories

A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Synonyms

champion, protagonist, savior

Examples of usage

  • He was considered a national hero for his actions during the war.
  • She is a true hero in the eyes of her fans.
  • The hero of the story saved the day with his bravery.
Context #2 | Noun

in real life

A person who is noted for courageous acts or nobility of character.

Synonyms

brave person, idol, role model

Examples of usage

  • The firefighters were hailed as heroes for rescuing the family.
  • She became a hero in the community for her work with the homeless.
Context #3 | Noun

in mythology

A being of godlike prowess and beneficence who often came to be honored as a divinity.

Synonyms

divine being, legendary figure, mythological character

Examples of usage

  • Zeus was one of the prominent heroes in Greek mythology.
  • Heroes such as Hercules and Achilles were known for their extraordinary strength.

Translations

Translations of the word "hero" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น herรณi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ€เคฐเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Held

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pahlawan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตั€ะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bohater

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒผใƒญใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉros

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฉroe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kahraman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์›… (yeong-ung)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทู„ (batal)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrdina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrdina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ฑ้›„ (yฤซngxiรณng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ junak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hetja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐาปะฐั€ะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜ (gmiri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™hrษ™man

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hรฉroe

Etymology

The word 'hero' originated from the Greek word 'heros', meaning a demi-god or a person of great strength and courage. In ancient Greek mythology, heroes were often depicted as figures with extraordinary abilities and were celebrated for their noble deeds. Over time, the concept of heroism has evolved to encompass individuals who display bravery, selflessness, and exceptional qualities in various fields. Heroes continue to inspire and captivate people's imaginations, serving as symbols of hope, courage, and resilience.

See also: her, herd, hers, herself.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,995, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.